Sea Otters

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:conservationStatus Endangered
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:eatenWith gptkb:fish
gptkb:Clams
gptkb:Sea_urchins
Crabs
Mussels
gptkbp:ecologicalRole Control sea urchin populations
Keystone species
gptkbp:family gptkb:Mustelidae
gptkbp:features Do not have blubber
Float on their backs
Groom fur to stay warm
Wrap themselves in kelp to sleep
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Linnaeus
1758
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkb:California
gptkb:Washington
gptkb:Coastal_Alaska
gptkbp:furColor Densest fur of any animal
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Enhydra
gptkbp:gestationPeriod About 6 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sea Otters
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Endangered
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 1.2-1.5 m
gptkbp:lifespan 10-20 years
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:North_Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:notableFeature Use tools to open shells
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
Sharks
Bald eagles (pups)
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Endangered_Species_Act
gptkb:Marine_Mammal_Protection_Act
gptkbp:reproduction Give birth to live young
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Enhydra_lutris
gptkbp:socialStructure Live in groups called rafts
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Enhydra_lutris_kenyoni
gptkb:Enhydra_lutris_lutris
gptkb:Enhydra_lutris_nereis
gptkbp:swimmingAbility Excellent swimmers
gptkbp:threats Pollution
Fishing nets
Hunting (historically)
Oil spills
gptkbp:weight 14-45 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monterey_Bay_Aquarium
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5